Undercover Maker Mat Pattern

This dual purpose sewing space organizer has double pockets and a removable thread catcher to keep all your notions at hand and your workspace tidy. It goes from under to {machine} cover when not in use with side ties to keep it in place.

what a brilliant idea! I have a thread catcher but keep all my other tools just strewn on the table…not good as they often find their way to the floor 😦 And the fact that this doubles as a machine cover is even better! Can’t wait to make one. Thank you so much for the pattern 😀

Hi Patricia! There is a line in the post that says ‘click here to download the PDF pattern. This will save the file to your computer (wherever you have your browser settings setup to save files) or it will open it automatically after download. Thanks!

Hi Pam, I’m sorry, since this is a free pattern, it is just available for download. If you do not have a printer, you can have the file printed for you at a local copy shop or office supply store. Thanks!

Hello,! I just wanted to tell you how much I love my new undercover maker mat! It cuts down on the mess when I’m sewing, since it all has it’s place within arm’s reach 😀 Here is a post I did about mine:

Hi
I’m a novice to sewing but desperately want to make this as a gift to my mother in law. I have some technical material questions as I’m in UK and not so familiar.
Batting – is this same as wadding and what weight do i need (choices are 70g, 200g and 270g)
Fusible fleece and interfacing – are these the same? What are the types needed if buying in UK? Thanks
Tania

Hello Tania! Well, since I’m not in the UK, I am not familiar with your terms or what you have available. I believe batting and wadding are probably the same thing, but I do not know the differences in those weights you mentioned. I think some google searching would probably give you better answers than I can provide! Fusible fleece and interfacing are not the same thing. Both are Pellon products and you can read more about their properties on their website: http://www.pellonprojects.com/products/. This may help you recognize what a similar material in your area would be. I hope this helps a bit! ~ Nicole

I made your undercover mat/machine cover for a quilt-friend who will be caravanning. She loved it. Dual usage was the deciding factor for me to make it. I made half the pocket as a zippered section for ease of storing often-used tools when travelling.
I’ve just bought a new, lighter machine to take to weekly craft! so will be making a mat/cover to use. Maybe make a full zipper so I can contain my bits & pieces while travelling. My new machine only has a plastic bag to tuck in!! Easy to lose!

I just discovered your lovely pattern, and plan to make it as part of my sewing room makeover. I am also thinking it could be adapted to be a bedside organizer – with the flat part tucked under the mattress!